The Waterfront

I've been looking forward to The Waterfront ever since I first saw the trailer for this. I started watching this with my brother the day it came out and binged all 8 episodes in a day. I know but I've been sick and had nothing else to do. I loved it. The Waterfront is based off a true story about the Buckley family and their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire. Their on the verge of losing everything and to regain control of their empire they have to get back into transporting drugs and dealing with some very dangerous people. The entire cast is amazing, led by the always good Holt McCallany. He's good in just about everything he does but Jake Weary (Animal Kingdom), Melissa Benoist (Supergirl) and Danielle Campbell (Supernatural) all give star turning performances that will definitely lead to bigger things for all of them. I can't recommend this series enough.

A solid series that's both entertaining and full of telenovela drama. There are a few cheesy main actors and a ridiculous scene every now and then, but a good show nonetheless. That 70's show actor is one of the bad guys, named Grady. And while he's annoying in everything he does, his character actually fits in this particular show. Does that make him a good actor all of a sudden? No, it just means his annoying character that he plays in everything he does, just fits this series. Another main character, Cane, doesn't do too well here even though he's done a better job in other shows, like Animal Kingdom.

It's not half bad. After reading reviews I thought I wouldn't watch. But I like Jake weary from Animal Kingdom so I decided I needed to see for myself. It's not incredible but it's pretty good. Enjoy the coastal scenery. The writing could be a little punchier and I wonder if I am really so out of the hip life with all the drug gummy's and drinking. In any case I'm enjoying the series for what it is. Absolutely need to give it 2 to 3 episodes to catch the character development. Dysfunctional family still clinging to being a family. And finding ways to survive. Are they bad? Or just caught up trying to survive?

I've always enjoyed Holt McCallany's work, he's the type of character I'd enjoy hanging around with, a bit rough with a great sense of humor. He does well portraying Harlan Buckley. Danielle Campbell is a goddess. Jake Weary does very well as Cane Buckley but I don't believe he's as wimpy in real life as Cane. Cane is very pathetic, he's very cowardly and disrespectful. He endangers his marriage with his obvious infatuation with his ex. He's blessed with an incredibly beautiful wife and daughter and he takes it for granted. Jake must grit his teeth on occasion having to portray such a demeaning character. The beautiful and talented Melissa Benoist also has a challenging task in portraying Bree Buckley, an addict who suffers very painful disrespect from her son, that would be so difficult. Danielle Campbell, I would probably watch the show just to see her portraying the daughter Peyton Buckley, damn she's beautiful. In my opinion this is a decent series, about as good as anything streaming right now. I discontinued watching one with higher reviews because I found it dull after a while. Everyone has different tastes, in everything and entertainment is no exception. Some people almost seem to watch shows to criticize them so it's hard to tell from reviews alone if something will be entertaining to you. Many seem to criticize everything, nothing meets their expectations. Other's seemingly just enjoy posting reviews to impress upon others how elegant and urbane they are. I rarely watch movies based on others' reviews. I believe you should give it a chance and if it's not for you move on.

The Waterfront was pretty solid overall. The ending? It wrapped up in a way that felt satisfying but not too predictable - like they gave you enough closure but still left a little room for your imagination. Not a total mind-blower, but definitely not a letdown either.

Vibe-wise, it's kinda like a mix of Boardwalk Empire meets Narcos. You get that gritty, tense underworld feel with some slick drama and intense character moments. It's got that slow-burn tension but with enough action and twists to keep you hooked.

As for the cast - honestly, they did a good job. The lead really carried the show with that rough-around-the-edges but somehow charming vibe. The supporting actors brought solid performances too, making the relationships and conflicts feel real. No over-the-top stuff, just believable and natural acting.

All in all, it's definitely worth a watch if you're into crime dramas with strong characters and a moody atmosphere. Not a game-changer, but definitely a chill, engaging binge.